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Santa Maria

Santa Maria's barbecue tradition speaks to the valley's ranching past, while its parks and civic facilities offer a more everyday way to get to know the city.

A local meal can introduce a tradition, but it will not show what a weekday feels like.

At a glance
~111.4KPopulation2025 estimate
~29 yearsMedian age2020–2024 estimate
Santa Maria

Housing snapshot

A look at housing costs and homeownership in Santa Maria. Figures may differ from today’s market. Select an info icon for details and reporting periods.

Median home value
~$530k

28% below the state median

Median gross rent
~$1.9k/mo

5% below the state median

Owner-occupied homes
~50%
Median household income
~$85k/yr

15% below the state median

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Sources & data notesReferences, reporting periods, and how to use this information

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Statistics keep their reporting periods. Survey estimates are not current asking prices or quotes for an individual property. Displayed values are rounded.

Understanding the figures

  • Median home value
    Median value of owner-occupied homes in the survey area.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25077
  • Median rent
    Median monthly rent, including estimated utility costs.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25064
  • Homeownership rate
    Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B25003
  • Median household income
    The middle household income estimate for the reporting period.Reporting period: Jan 1, 2020–Dec 31, 2024Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ACS 5-Year B19013

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